Originally Posted by
EWR764
The only reason I say "if" with respect to the flap is because that photo makes it appear to be a smooth, rounded separation that is remarkably consistent with an approved temporary repair for that surface.
It’s exactly how the flap damage cutout repair looks. There’s a handful of 737s out there with this type of cutout on different areas of the flap. You’ll see them if you’re observant enough. Besides that it’s fiberglass and honeycomb composite. The damage would have been messy had of been hit by something